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What we do!

My name is Victor Herrera and I curate free films in Uptown.  Currently we have two programs.  

  1. 'Movies at Buttercup' - Going on our 4th year we present free films through September at Buttercup Playlot Park in Uptown.  Click here for details
  2. Free screenings at the Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library (POSTPONED).  Click here for details

Movies at Buttercup

In partnership with the Buttercup Park Advisory Council we bring you free films during the summer months!

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Buttercup Playlot Park

4901 N Sheridan Rd

Chicago IL 60640

Films start at DUSK

All films on Saturday

Social distancing, limited seating,  stay home if you feel unwell


2020 Screenings

NEW DATE DUE TO RAIN!!

9/19 - Princess and the Frog (2009) - Cool stuff goin on in the Bayou a la Disney!!

Prior to the movie there will be a story time with Tephra Miriam reading from her children's book 'A Monster or a Microwave: Come and play with Zuwena!'   Story time at approx. 6:30p and movie to start at approx. 7:15p.  For a socially distanced story time we will have copies available for purchase and otherwise. I have also included a link to purchase the book through Amazon if you would like (click on title of book).



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HOW TO GET THERE

 

CTA Bus 151 - Sheridan and Ainsle


Red Line - Argyle stop.  Walk East on Argyle and make right on Sheridan


Car - Metered Parking along Sheridan and there is a lot in which you can pay by App on McCutcheon Terrace behind Buttercup Park


Bike!! - Bike racks abound.....

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Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library

Postponed.. Will give dates and times when available

Sweet and Sour Halloween Horror Films

I Married a Witch (1942) followed by The Crazies (1973)


Mexican Cinema

El Esqueleto de la Señora Morales (1960)


Dates and times to come....


Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library

1226 W Ainslie St

Chicago IL 60640


Special thanks

AGFA for granting us the rights to screen the horror films 

Mark Kaplan - Bezazian Branch Manager


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Accessible by

Broadway 36 Bus (Ainslie stop)

Lawrence 81 Bus (Broadway stop)

Lawrence and Argyle Red Line stops

Past Preshow Entertainment

Before each film I try to have some type of entertainment or informative speaker relating to the film. Below is a list of those who have helped out so far. I have included hyperlinks for more information on each one

  • Keema's Kickin Crew had a Soul Line Dancing class prior to showing 'Singin in the Rain'
  • The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago with Andrea Bryant as a speaker prior to 'Hidden Figures'
  • Nathaniel Cerf - Had his fencing students do an exhibition prior to 'The Mark of Zorro'
  • Queen's Teeth performed prior to 'The Black Stallion'
  • Rosalind Lee sang prior to 'Carmen Jones'
  • Sam Maranto from MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) spoke before 'Five Million Years to Earth' aka 'Quatermass and the Pit'
  • Mark R Kaplan Branch Manager at the Bezazian Branch of the Chicago Public Library spoke before 'Jason and the Argonauts'
  • Violinist Adam Gianforte played before 'Hidden Figures'
  • Urban Village Band performed prior to 'The Jungle Book'
  • Special appreance by Normin Baytes with a taxidermy discussion prior to 'Rebecca'
  • Martial Arts demonstration prior to 'Project A' from Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center
  • Pre-Show entertainment with guitarist Hank Martin and chanteuse Glow prior to 'Coco'
  • Pre-Show entertainment with Kaotic Drumline prior to 'Black Panther'

Contact Us

Drop us a line!

Better yet, see us in person!

Non Profit of the Month

https://chirpradio.org/

For as long as I have screened films at Buttercup Playlot Park, Chirp Radio has kindly played PSA's to spark interest .  I love their format.  They will play just about any genre any song you want as long as the FCC doesn't have an issue with it.  I was able to stump them once with a request but I must admit it was a pretty tall order.  The fact that they support local musicians AND businesses KUDOS out to them.  If you would like to donate to them just click on the bird listed above and it will take you to their donate page.  Give them a listen, send them a request - its a joy to the ears......

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